SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department receives hundreds of calls for service each day. Not all calls result in a report or arrest. Compiled by Watch Commanders in the field, the Watch Log is a summary of events that stand out to them in a given 24-hour period. Call times listed are approximate and typically reflect the first call received by SLC911 (Dispatch) for a given case. Items contained herein are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency. To see a list of completed calls for service in the last 48 hours, visit slcpd.com/policecallsforservice.

07:27 a.m.Shooting
550 W. 300 S.
16-159716

A 30 year old male who was later identified as Jesse Ray Rakes was found shot in the area of 550 W. 300 S. The suspect Daniel Simon, (39) was taken into custody at 320 South 500 West. The weapon used in the incident was not located. Witnesses stated that the gun was handed off to a female in the area. Several other suspects were also arrested and have been identified as Matthew Eyre, Natanni Xoumphonphackdy, and Michael Polk.

The 71 yr old Victim, had walked out of the back of the store with a $100 bill in his hand. He was followed by the suspect, Steven Jones (35), who attempted to take the money out of the victim’s hand. The victim retained his money by pulling it away from the suspect. The suspect was located in the front of the business and taken into custody. Jones was booked for the strong-arm robbery.

A red Camaro was stolen out of Magna earlier in the evening and the vehicle was equipped with OnStar. Salt Lake City dispatch began receiving updates on its location, and east side Patrol Officers converged on its location along with Metro Gang Detectives and K-9 Officers. Officers spotted the car as it pulled into the driveway at 416 East 600 South and the driver of the vehicle immediately ran south into the block while the male juvenile passenger, ran west. Officers pursued the juvenile on foot and were able to take him into custody a short distance away. Containment was set up on the block and K-9 Officers started a track to look for the driver. A short time later an individual who was identified as Angel Moya, (20), walked out of the block with no shirt and no shoes. He told Officers that he lived at 416 East and that he had just come out of the house to see what was going on, however, Officers located a red shirt and red shoes a short time later at the back of the house. Ultimately Angel was booked into jail for possession of a stolen vehicle and misdemeanor warrants and the juvenile was taken to DT for an outstanding pickup order.

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